Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Client Side Salary: £65,000+ per annum Location: Central London Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity Alice Rose Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a leading property management organisation in a client-side position overseeing the technical performance and engineering service delivery of a prestigious commercial property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager, Technical Services Manager or established building services professional looking to transition from an FM service provider into a client-side role. Rather than directly managing an in-house engineering team, you will be responsible for overseeing outsourced hard services contractors, ensuring engineering standards are maintained, statutory compliance is achieved and building services are delivered effectively. Working closely with property managers, surveyors and external service providers, you will play a key role in maintaining engineering performance, managing contractor relationships and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery. The position offers the opportunity to work within an established regional engineering management team, with exposure to high-profile commercial properties and long-term career progression. Key Responsibilities * Oversee engineering performance and technical service delivery across commercial properties. * Manage outsourced hard services contractors, ensuring compliance with agreed KPIs and SLAs. * Monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and remedial works. * Ensure statutory compliance across mechanical, electrical and building services systems. * Conduct regular contractor performance reviews, technical inspections and compliance audits. * Work closely with property managers, surveyors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues. * Review maintenance reports, compliance documentation and engineering recommendations. * Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement programmes and capital expenditure projects. * Monitor engineering budgets, contractor expenditure and overall value for money. * Identify opportunities to improve building performance, operational efficiency and service delivery. * Ensure contractors comply with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and site procedures. * Provide technical advice and engineering updates to property management teams and clients. Candidate Requirements * Previous experience as an Engineering Manager, Technical Services Manager, Contract Manager or similar within building services or facilities management. * Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background, ideally with recognised technical qualifications. * Experience managing hard services contracts, engineering teams or outsourced service providers. * Good understanding of commercial building services, including HVAC, electrical infrastructure, BMS and associated plant. * Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, planned maintenance and health and safety regulations. * Experience monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. * Commercial awareness, including experience with budgets, contractor expenditure and service delivery costs. * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide technical guidance. * Previous client-side or managing agent experience would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? * Salary starting from £65,000 per annum. * Opportunity to transition into a client-side engineering management position. * Exposure to prestigious commercial property assets. * Established and experienced regional engineering management team. * Opportunity to influence engineering standards and contractor performance. * Long-term career development within a leading property management organisation. Apply Today If you are an experienced Engineering Manager, Technical Services Manager or building services professional looking to progress your career into a client-side position, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Lucas Maxwell at Alice Rose Recruitment for a confidential discussion